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Updated: November 21 -
November 20, 2019 Missing Person Case now Being Investigated as a Bloomington Homicide Learn more » -
Updated: November 20 -
Join staff for a workshop on Tuesday, December 3 from 5 – 8 p.m., at Sports Page Bar & Grill, 9014 Lyndale Avenue South. Drop in anytime, or come for the formal presentation at 6 p.m. Bring family and friends—food will be served. Kids are encouraged to attend. Learn more » -
Updated: November 18 -
At 225,000 square feet, the proposed $150 - $200 million water park project in South Loop would be one of the largest indoor water parks in North America. The West Edmonton Mall (WEM) in Canada (which was a model for MOA and is also owned by Triple Five) has a 215,000-square foot, integrated and attached water park that brings in more than 500,000 users annually. The water park adds to the vibrancy and resiliency of the WEM. Not only does the WEM water park have slides and other rides, its large wave pool hosts evening beach parties and surfing leagues (even in the colder months), allowing for greater use of the venue. Learn more » -
Updated: November 14 -
November 13, 2019 Chief Responds to the Dakota County Officer Involved Shooting Decision Learn more » -
Updated: November 08 -
The Bloomington City Council and City staff have been discussing the possibility of a new community center for many years. The City Council established a resident task force in 2015 that recommended building a new facility to replace the existing Creekside Community Center at 9801 Penn Avenue South, which has outlived its useful life. Learn more » -
Updated: November 07 -
Environmental review is entering the next stage. Comments are due to MPCA by September 27. Learn more » -
Updated: November 06 -
The Bloomington Police Department recently launched its C.O.V.E.R. (Crisis or Violent Extremist Reporting) Program. Learn more » -
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Updated: November 06 -
Most of us are aware of the health problems associated with secondhand smoke, but when exposed in our own living space in close quarters with those who smoke, we may have little ability to do anything about it. Learn more » -
Updated: November 06 -
Manda Johnson has been a Bloomington firefighter for three months. Learn more »